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0 ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Tuesday, June 18, 1946 Drive For Food In Altoona Nets 47,974 Cans For Starving Award Unjustly Convicted Man $115,000 For 40 Months In Jail AWVS Collects 336 Cases of Canned Food William Ault Reelected By Local F. O. P. William Ault was reelected for the third time to head the slate of officers of Mountain City lodge, No. 8, of the Fraternal Order of Police, at the biennial election last night and Lt.

Paul Robinson begins his ninth year The famine stricken countries of Europe received a total of 47,974 cans from Altoona, was reported yesterday. Although drive for canned food ended Saturday, cash contributions will be accepted until July 15, according to an announcement by Lee J. Buechele, general chairman of the UNRRA for Altoona. Rev. Father William M.

Griffin, who has charge of relief work in the Altoona Catholic diocese for Europe's famine victims, worked in close association with Mrs. Fred Stern, chairman for American Women's Volunteer service. The- packing, sorting and labeling of the canned foods was a great success due to the whole hearted cooperation of the following: Mrs. George C. Hoover, county chairman; Mrs.

Amy Freebuerg, Mrs. L. E. Hirst, Lawrence Hirst, James Black, Mrs. Dorothy Ingram, Mrs.

G. Jackson, Mrs. Paul Bretz, Mrs. Richard Luckner, Mrs. Warren Nerhood, Mrs.

P. D. Birely, Mrs. James Lyon, Mrs. Louis Burrows and Mrs.

Eugene Kerr. Councilman Henry L. Selwitz was lauded by the committee for iiis cooperation by providing ihem with trucks tor collecting Ihe cans at the schools and churches. N. June 17 JP) The state court of claims today awarded $115,000 to Bertram M.

Cfcrnpbell of Floral Park tor the humiliation and loss of liberty which an unjust forgery conviction and prison sentence cost him. Campbell had sued for $100,000, in addition to $51,896 sought as recompense for earnings lost during his 40 months in Sing Sing and 46 months of parole. He agreed to a $40,000 state offer for less of earnings when the court heard his suit early in May. Decision was reserved on the remainder of the claim an3 today the ccurt, in effect, granted him $75,000 fcrvfalse imprisonment and resulting embarrassment. The former Wall street- customer's man, now 59, was convicted in New York city general sessions court in 1938 of having forged two checks.

He was sentenced to five to 10 years in Sing Sing prison. After having served three years and four months, he was released in October, 1941, ond remained on parole for another three years and 10 m'onths. Governor Dewey granted Campbell a full pardon last August when Alexander L. Thiel, for whom Campbell ha3 ben mistaken curing his trial, confessed the crime. The governor also asked for the legislation which permitted Campbell to sue the state.

Local Soldier Listed Dead In Germany Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berardi of 1004 Fourth aenue, announced yesterday the death of their T5 Warren Berardi, 32, who was killed in Germany June 24, 1945, in a nutor vehicle accident. In a ietler received from the adjutant general on July 31, 1945 by the Berardis, it was learned Cpl Bersidi died instantly when the vehicle on which he was riding on duty status failed to makJ a corner near Bad Neuenahr, Germany, and sideswiped a tele phone pole. Word of the fatality was withheld by the family at the time since two sons were also serving in the armed forces.

Richard in the Pacific theater and Victor in the Mediterranean area. The family made thj announcement yesterday in recognition of the approach of. the anniversary of his death Warren enleied the. servics March 10, 1942, training with the infantry at Fort Benning, Ga. He went overseas in January, 1944, and was stationed in England until the invasion, in which he participated, serving without harm during combat and dying after the close of the war.

Pricr to entering the service he was employed as a helper in the Altoona Works car shops. He was born in Altoona June 15, 1913, a son of Michael and Theresa (Alamprese) Berardi. His lather is a retired employe of the Pennsylvania railroad, having worked at Ihe test department building. Surviving are the parents and the following brothers and sisters: Anthony of Chicago, Richard, Patsy, Victor and Mary, all at the home, and Mrs. Elizabeth Mangincarne of the city.

Warren was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic church. the Archie Claar home in East Freedom. MRS. MARY ANN (CLARK) CASSARLY Mrs.

Mary Ann (Clark) Cas-sarly died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was the daughter of Patrick and Ann (Campbell) Clark. She is survived by one brother, Patrick Clark of Pittsburg and several nieces and nephews. A brother, John of Pittsburg and a sister, Sister Bertha of the Mercy Order of Cresson died within the past year. Mrs.

Cassarly was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and the Altar society. Friends are being received at the E. W. Jones funeral home after 7 p. m.

this evening. MRS. MARY YOUNG LANDEFELD Mrs. Mary Young Lande-feld, a native of He llidaysburg, died Sunday morning at 10:57 o'clock in St. Mao's hospital, Tucson, Ariz.

Mrs. Landefeld was born in Hollidaysburg Jan. 9, 1888. a daughter of Jtseph and Anna Mary (Burtnett) Young. She is survived hy a sister, Mrs.

J. M. Powell of 1810- Eleventh street, Altoona, and two brothers, Edward of Akron, and Caleb of Newark, O. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP Flowers For All Occasions OBITUARIES Funeral Notices WUI Be Found On Classified Page KLStiELL DUMM Russell Dumm, well known Nicktown, Cambria county.

World war No. 2 veteran, died Saturday in the Aspinwall hospital, where he had been admitted the previous Sunday. Wounded while serving in Germany and losing a leg, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the D. S. C.

He was born in Spa'ngler Aug. 3, 1911, the son of Frank and Jennie (Zollner) Dumm. He is survived by his father, three brothers and one sister, Francis, Paul, Cornelius, and Isabelle, all of Nicktown. A brother, Fred, was killed in Germany In 1944 and Francis was wounded in Germany. Another brother, Alex, was killed in a timber accident April 19, 1939.

His mother preceded him in death in 1934. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic church at Nicktown. MRS. MARTHA ROLLER Mrs.

Martha Koller, wife of Charles L. Koller. 521 Montgomery street, Hollidaysburg, died at her home at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Koller was born in Al-toona March 3, 1890, a daughter of James A.

and Martha (Hare) Lafferty. She is survived by her husband, one son, Richard, Harrisburg; two grandchildren, her mother of Altoona, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Bertha Albright, Mrs. Mary Cornman, Mrs. Ethel Fitzpatrick, Fred Samuel and J.

Don Lafferty, all of Altoona. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran church and a teacher in the Sunday school. Friends may call at the fu-reral home of John P. Lafferty Hfter 7 o'clock this evening. MRS.

EDNA PEARL WHITE Mrs. Edna Pearl White, wife of Elmer White, died yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock at her home, 113 South Juniata street, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Hollidaysburg Dec. 13, 1893, a daughter of Samuel and Alice Leonard. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs.

Ellene Garland of Hollidaysburg, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs, Anna Shay of Los Angeles, Mrs. Hilda Prough, Carl, Hayes, and Milo Leonard, all of Hollidaysburg, and Mrs. Margaret Battaglia of Pittsburg. Mrs. White was a member of the American Legion auxiliary and the Col.

William Murray post. Friends will be received at the Creamer, VanAllman and Plank funeral home after 3 p. m. today. CHARLES DALE CLAIR Charles Dale Clair, East Freedom, died Saturday at 3:33 p.

m. in the Altoona hospital where he was admitted June 9. He was born July 9, 1939, at Claysburg, the son of Mrs. Gertrude (Claar) and was reared at the home of his grandparents, Archie and Rachel (Sell) Claar of East Freedom. Surviving are his grandparents, his mother and step-father Reuben Black, and one half-brother and sister, Samuel and Leah Black of Duncansville, R.

D. He attended the Freedom township schools and ihe Leam-ersville Church of the Brethren Sunday school and church. Friends are being received at During the recent Emergency Food Collection, the American Women's Voluntary services collected 336 cases of canned foods or 8074 cans, which will be sent overseas to starving peoples of Europe. This food has been collected during the past five weeks only, and is not a tabulation of food stuffs collected during the past months A. W.

V. S. collected foods only through the Protestant and churches and grocery stores of the city. Those serving on the A. V.

S. Food Committee areas follows: Mrs George Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Hirst, Mrs. Amy Freoberg, Dorothy Ingram, Mrs. H. Paul Bretz, Mrs. R.

V. Nale, Mrs. P. D. Birely, Mrs.

Gilbert Jackson. Mrs. Richard Luckner, Mrs. Louis Burrows, Mrs. Eugene Kerr, Mrs.

Warren Nerhood. Cash contributions sent to A. W. V. S.

was used to purchase len (10) cases of milk and fourteen (14) cases of soup, which was shipped with entire lot of loods collected. The amount was S76.35. Those who sent cash contributions are as follows: Simpson Methodist church, $20; Pleasant Valley United Brethren church, S24; Juniata Presbyterian church, First Presbyterian church, S3; Faith Tabernacle Congregation, Young People's Department Fifth Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. Rutter, 304 Morning-side avenue, Mr. and Mrs. W.

F. Snyder, Mrs. C. R. Grass-mver, Mr.

B. H. Hastings, $10; Total, $76.35. Topsoil, Manure Fireplace and Stove Wood $5.00 per load EARL SNOWBERGEB Phone Hbg. 443-J-12 ATTENTION STRAWBERRY GROWERS FOR SALE Once used strawberry crates, including 24 quart baskets and 2 dividers.

We are buying fresh strawberies for our freezing plant. Please consult us for prices, if you have any to offer. FROZEN FARM PRODUCTS 1735 Margaret 'Ave. Phone 3-1103 Altoona, Pa. Army veterans who held certain Military Occupational Specialties may reenlist in a grade commensurate with their skill and experience, provided they were honorably discharged on or after May 12.

1945 and provided they reenlist before, July 1, 1946. Over three-quarters oi a million men have joined the new Regular Army already. MAKE IT A MILLION! Full facts are at any Army Camp, Post, or Recruiting Station. CABINETS The Killing Comes Last The usual formula for a mystery is: a murder takes place in the first chapter. Here in the Tribune the story is different.

In the Want Ad pages the problem is solved first and the killing comes afterward! Strange, but true. "To kill" an ad means, in newspaper talk, to cancel it or take it out of the paper because it has served its purpose. The following ad served its purpose after two insertions: B'emale Kox Terrier and hound mixed. Spode. Good hunter.

Good with children. Phone 2-7403, 509 loth Juniata. Hundreds of ads are killed every week in the office of the Tribune because they solve hundreds of wants. Apartments rented, lost articles found, properly sold. You, too, can profit by the use of Tribune Want Ads.

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Phone Gallitzin, 5016 State Mines Test Results Are Listed Results of stale examinations for supervisors and inspector in Pennsylvania mines were announced yesterday by Richard E. George 'of Altoona, state mine inspector. The tests were given at State College last Thursday and Friday for mine foremen, fire boss and mine electrician. The board of examiners is composed of David B. WHIward, mine inspector, chairman; Thomas F.

Morgan, operator member; William E. Hewitt, mine member, and Mr. George. The list of candidates follow: First Grade Mine Foremen Blair Lockett, Olanta; Thomas Draisey, Andrew Dorari, George Catcher and Steve J. Hanayik, Madera; Herman R.

Foster, Three Springs; Michael Lequar, Philipsburg: Michael Hubo, Hawk Run; Robert Hill, Morrisdale; James Park, Robertsdale; James McClafferty. Houtzdale; Arthur John Bell, Brisbin; Clair Philips, Osceola Mills; Paul G. Lesher and Charles C. Dixon, Coalport; Joseph Hunt. State College, and Frank Neosel.

Smoke Run. Second Grade Mine Foremen John B. Arcq, Langdondale; John Orichosty and John Harchak, Moran; Hugh Hoover, Karathaus; Ralph Wilkinson, James Knowles, Clem Watson, Robert W. Miles and Woodrow W. Starck, Philipsburg; Joseph W.

Capitos, Peter Moskel, Paul Kitko and Andrew Doran, Madera; James Love, Robertsdale; Melvin 1 1 Wood; Norman Heck and Fred A. Baker, Saxton; Joseph Bal-lock, John- Astare, Hawk Run; Peter Marcinko and William H. Smith, Wood; Joe T. Cingel, Clarence; Robert B. Diehl, Broad Top City; C.

M. Jones, Renovo; Walter Mahosky, English Center; Glenn S. Shauf, Hopewell; Steve Labant, George Muhollen, Blandburg; George Stephens, Morrisdale; Glenn Thomas, Morris Run; Paul Mur-awski, Moran, and Lamberth Ford, Wells Tannery. Those taking the test for fire boss were; John Astare, Joseph Bullock and Mike Cerifko of Hawk Run and Xavier Cusick, Albert Rudnick and Paul Sczed-anick of Coalport. Kiwanis Cluh Choir Slates Special Program The Altoona Kiwanis choir will make its first appearance tomorrow noon at the luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club since many of the choir members entered the armed forces.

Almost all of these men are now back home and Howard W. Linda-man, director of the choir, and members of the club have arranged a special musical program for tomorrow's meeting. Two new members have been approved for membership, including Herbert S. Pine4 proprietor of Pine's bakery, and Arthur S. Taylor, sales superintendent of the Coco-Cola Bottling plant.

1946 Auto Licenses drnTT SERVICE T. Chester Parsons 1107 12th Ave. Notary Public DOUBLE DOOR 63 inches high i 27 inches wide 12 inches deep Of heavy auto body 22-gauge Bonderized steel that will not rust. Gleaming enamel finish. Strongly-built each of the 5 shelves support over 300 lbs.

of weight. Delivered unassembled with complete instructions for setting up. For Homes For Offices For Barber Shops For Doctors' Offices Single Door Size (18x13x12 I in he 5L S-5 STEEL Lions Club Hears Reports On Convention Altoona Lions, holding their first meeting since the Lions state convention in Pittsburg last week, highlighted yesterday's noon luncheon at the Penn Alto hotel with reports of the convention, the election of W. L. Hoi-lenback as district governor, and announcement "of plans for future activities of the Club.

President R. H. Hubbard welcomed Norman Casher, president of the Cresson club, and Nick Ipalucci, secretary of the Cresson club, as guests of the Altoona club which aided in the establish-ing of the Cresson group recently. A report of the Pittsburg convention was presented briefly by Secretary Jesse C. Brallier, assistant postmaster at Altoona, with highlights of the activities being supplied by International Councilor R.

McDaniel of the Altoona club. Newly elected District Governor Hollenback briefly, thanking the members of the Altoona club for their efforts in his behalf at the district election. He reported that there were now 332 Lions clubs in the state with a total of 17,500 members and that 10 new clubs had been organized last year. The convention city for 1947 will be Harrisburg, Mr. Hol-ienback reported.

for the annual district picnic of the Lions clubs to be held at Idlewhilc park, near Pittsburg, July 10 were announced by President Hubbard and reports were given by Joe Cohen on the Softball league. Lou P.ettwy gave a resume of the conclusion of the bowling season and bowling party at the Elks. Harold Dickert reported at the end of the meeting that 75 cans of food had been brought to the meeting by, club members for foreign relief. Sam Watts of the social activities committee reminded members of 'the club that his committee were completing arrangements for the annual installation and induction night and Ladies night which will be held on the evening of July 1 in the Logan room of the Penn Alto. This party will mark the beginning of the new year for the Altoona club and officers recently elected will be formally installed and new members inducted.

The meeting will feature a banquet, entertainment and a dance. There will be no noon meeting of the club on this date, it was announced. Other activities on the Lions club calendar announced yesterday included invitations to attend the Williamsburg club's charter meeting June 20 and the installation of a new club at State College June 21. N. N.

Lansphear of this city who recently returned from a visit to Los Angeles, told Altoona club members of the hospitality extended to him by the California Lions during his visit there. MERCY HOSPITAL ADMITTED Ella Elizabeth Cordes, 702 Eleventh street; Ethel Goshen, 212 Fifth avenue. DISCHARGED Sarah Smith, 1120 Fourth ave nue, Duncansville; Louise Irvin, 805 Bell avenue; Delilah Det- wiler. New Enterprise; Iva Baker, Waterside. WEISEL BROS.

Thousands of Late Tomato and Cabbage Plants Also Porch Box Flowers Open Evenings Phone 5018 2014 Twentieth Ave. Phone 8193 as secretary to the organization. Other officers elected, included: Fred Marshall, vice president; Clarence Spicer, treasurer, who begins his second term in office; Charles C. Campbell, conductor; E. A.

Bilka, guard. Trustees elected included: Deputy Sheriff Frank Gates, three-year term: William Ault, two-year term; Clarence Spicer, one-year term. Lee Aurandt is the retiring member of the board of trustees. Clarence Spicer was elected as a delegate to the national convention to be held in Sioux Falls, S. in August.

The time of the convention will be announced later. Chief Fraelick, Hollidaysburg, who was a member of the Harrisburg lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, transferred his membership to Mountain City lodge and last night his entire force became members of the lodge. The Hollidaysburg officers who "became members included: Raymond Perkins, William Hoover and Donald Wallace. Herman Brede and Harry Biddle, of the Altoona police, were also initiated as members. ALTOONA HOSPITAL ADMITTED Mrs.

Mary Lauver, 311 South First street, Bellwood; Mrs. Eva Kisielnicki, 1624 Seventh ave-! nue; Mrs. Alda Spinazzola, 513 Fifth avenue; Mrs. Charlotte Beckel, 202 East Walnut avenue; Mrs. Alda Brown, 816 Tunnel Hill street, Gallitzin; Mrs.

Jane Stephenson, 307 Ruskin Drive; Mrs Dorothy Aughen-baugh, 230 Spruce avenue; Mrs. Dorothy DeLczier, 2015 Broad a enue. DISCHARGED Helen Ostrander, 804 East street; Mrs. Nellie Barry, 510 Third avenue; George H. Miller, 326 Beech avenue; John Romine, 131 Cherry avenue; Miss Laura Davis, 702 20th street; Mrs.

Dorothy Markle, 1353 Bald Eagle avenue, Tyrone; William Strosnider, 428 21st avenue; Mrs. Eunice Gray, 720 Second avenue; Florence S.ervello, 1622 Seventh avenue, Mrs. Odessa Marshall, 1314 19th street. Covey Transferred To Philadelphia It was learned unofficially yesterday that Kenneth S. Covey, manager of the Pittsburg regional office of the veterans administration fcr the past two years and well known in this city, which is included in the area over which had jurisdiction, has been transferred to the VA's office in Philadelphia.

Announcement of the change was made by Robert W. Wilson, deputy administrator of the Philadelphia office who said Alvin Guyier of Wilkes Barre will be Mr. Covey's successor. The change was effective yesterday. Visitors From Belle Vernon Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Sylvester and Harold Huzela, and Thomas Neil, all of Belle Vernon, visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. P. E.

Murphy, 609 Bell avenue, over the weekend. MR. JOHN M. TEUFEL At ANNA'S BEAUTY PARLOR 1411 11th 2nd Floor Specializing In ladies' hair styling, tinting and thinning, also feather bobbing. Befors you get your next permanent, have Johnny rut your hair at you like it.

Dial 6640 for appointment. some in ttta oJInu "MAKE IT A MILLION!" ENLIST IN A GRADE WITH YOUR ARMY MOS '211 1207 Twelfth Avenue Second Floor Penna. Altoona, Pa. Presbyterian Dav Plans Are Completed The committee for Presbyterian day has completed plans for their outing at Lakemont park, June 27. The committee for refreshments, Mrs.

George Dollar as chairman, will meet in the Second Presbyterian church this evening at 8 o'clock. The committee on registration and information, Mrs, F. B. Evans, chairman, will meet in the church parlor vof the First Presbyterian church, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friday evening at 8 o'clock all committeemen and ladies will meet in the church parlor of the First Presbyterian church to make final arrangements.

This day is being sponsored by all the Presbyterian churches of Altoona. A cordial invitation is extended to all Presbyterians in the county to attend. The AHS Summer band under the direction of Frank Krivsky will present a concert in tlv Casino from 4 until 5 p. it was announced yesterday. A program of sports has been arranged by that special committee under the chairmanship of Dick Bartholomew.

The coffee committee, under Chairman James Kilgore, asks that those attending bring their own coffee containers. Coffee and cream will be furnished at the picnic grounds. Tyrone Plant Votes Against CIO PITTSBURG, June 17 UB Workers at the Tyrone plant of the Relfc.nce Manufacturing voted 140 to 95 against bargaining representation by the Pittsburg district joint board, CIO-Amalgamated Clothing Workers, the national labor relations board announced today. TOP SOIL The best of top soil and manure tor your planting. Call 2-9219 CERTIFIED PHOTO COPIES Discharge papers, birth and marriage certificates, drawings, or other legal documents.

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